Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Silver Maple
Freesia
In Hindi
Silver Maple
Freesia
In German
Silver Maple
Freesie
In French
érable argenté
Freesia
In Spanish
arce plateado
fresia
In Greek
Silver Maple
freesia
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
freesia
In Polish
Silver Maple
frezja
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Asparagales
Family
Aceraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Silver Maple and Freesia
Season and care of Silver Maple and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Freesia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Silver Maple and Freesia Physical Information
Silver Maple and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Freesia are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Maple and Freesia
Care of Silver Maple and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.